Enfermedad celíaca silente en epilepsia criptogénica del adulto / Silent celiac disease among 21 patients with cryptogenic epilepsy
Rev. méd. Chile
; 139(5): 587-591, mayo 2011. tab
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Celiac disease (CD) is predominant in women and young people. Atypical, non-enteric symptoms are more common among adults. There is also an association between CD and neurological disorders, especially with cerebellar ataxia, polyneuropathy and epilepsy.Aim:
To study the frequency of CD in a group of adults with cryptogenic epilepsy. Material andMethods:
Twenty one patients with cryptogenic epilepsy, aged 20 to 65years (14 women) were studied, measuring IgA-anti transglutaminase antibodies and deamidated gliadin peptide (DGP) IgG and IgA antibodies.Results:
One patient had elevated titers of both types of antibodies. Small bowel biopsy showed villous atrophy and lymphocytic infiltration compatible with CD.Conclusions:
One of 21 adult patients with cryptogenic epilepsy had a silent CD.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Enfermedad Celíaca
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Transglutaminasas
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Anticuerpos Antiidiotipos
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Epilepsia
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Gliadina
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Chile